Ahmad Jamal - The Complete 1961 Alhambra Performances [2CD]

AMERICAN JAZZ CLASSICS

£15.28

Cat. no: 99154
Format: CD2
Barcode: 8436559469302
Release Date: 14 Oct 2022
Genre: Jazz

2CD set plus 12 bonus tracks, includes a comprehensive 12-page booklet with updated liner-notes

This release compiles all known 1961 performances by the celebrated Ahmad Jamal Trio with Israel Crosby and Vernel Fournier at the pianist's own club, the Alhambra in Chicago. The Alhambra performances were originally issued on two LPs, Ahmad Jamal's Alhambra (Argo LPS-685), and All of You (Argo LPS-691). Four extra tunes from the engagement that were not issued on the original LPs have been added as a bonus, along with two complete rarely heard sessions by the same trio recorded during the same period.

"This historic set by the original Ahmad Jamal Trio captures some classic live performances. Jamal owned the Alhambra Club and, of course, his own trio with bassist Israel Crosby and drummer Vernel Fournier was the house band. This is the group that so dazzled Miles Davis with its use of space and lyricism. Sound is warm, spacious, and full, and the entire proceeding is beautifully assembled." - Thom Jurek, All Music

Tracks: We Kiss In A Shadow / Sweet And Lovely / The Party's Over / Love For Sale / Snow Fall / Broadway / Willow Weep For Me / Autumn Leaves / Isn't It Romantic? / The Breeze And I / Time On My Hands / Angel Eyes / You Go To My Head / Star Eyes / All Of You / You're BlasÉ / What Is This Thing Called Love? / Poinciana / We Kiss In A Shadow #2 / Stella By Starlight / The Lady Is A Tramp / I'm Old Fashioned / We Kiss In A Shadow #3 / Chi-Town / Secret Love / Taking A Chance On Love / Cheek To Cheek / It's You Or No One / Soft Winds / Love / Aki And Ukthay / Love For Sale / That's All